PNG to WEBP Converter

What this converter does

PNG is excellent for graphics with sharp edges, but it can be heavy for the web. WEBP often reduces bytes for UI graphics and photos while remaining practical for modern sites. This tool encodes lossy WEBP, so it is not a lossless PNG substitute.

Use this when preparing PNG exports from design tools for production websites that accept WEBP. Keep PNG when you need pixel-exact lossless files.

Related tools: PNG to JPG · JPG to WEBP · PNG to AVIF

PNG to WEBP — what changes

This converter re-encodes your PNG as a WEBP file. For many UI graphics, screenshots, and photos exported as PNG, WEBP is smaller while still looking sharp on modern websites.

This is lossy WEBP encoding, not a lossless PNG rewrite. Keep the slider high when you need sharp type or icons. Lower it when page speed matters more than fine edges.

When to convert PNG to WEBP

• Design exports — Figma, Sketch, and similar tools often export PNG; WEBP is usually lighter for production.
• Landing pages and CMSs — modern stacks accept WEBP and benefit from smaller image payloads.
• Keep PNG for pixel-exact masters, print-adjacent graphics, or tools that still reject WEBP.

Formats, limits, and privacy

Upload limit: 200 MB per image, up to 20 files at once. Images above about 100 megapixels may fail in the browser. Conversion re-encodes pixels and strips EXIF, GPS, XMP, ICC, and DPI metadata; orientation is applied visually first.

Limitations: Lossy WEBP quality settings can soften fine detail and text. Use a high quality setting when edges need to stay sharp. Test important graphics before batch replacement.

Privacy: Your image is processed locally in your browser and is not uploaded to ImgTask's server. Image files never leave your device. No account is needed and results carry no watermark.